The Outer Worlds already has a heavy armor type, but these sets generally offer high-damage resistances with no extra bonuses. The lighter armor set alternatives on the other hand have the added benefit of providing buffs and skills to the players' stats. Heavy armor is some of the best armor in The Outer Worlds when it comes to survivability, and this also rings true for power armor in the Fallout franchise. What sets heavy armor and power armor apart is that power armor can offer many more benefits to players, even beyond superior protection, skills, and buffs.